Authorizer Services
Great authorizers ensure the schools they charter deliver results. We understand great authorizing is both an art and a science. The 1,015 active authorizers in America differ greatly in their capacity. But they all share three functions in common: gatekeeping, overseeing, and evaluating performance. That's why we coach and consult with new and veteran authorizers around the country. Put our deep authorizing experience to work for you, and we'll help you grow and strengthen your capacity. We'll also help you develop the policies and practices needed to charter, oversee, support and hold accountable a portfolio of quality schools.
Coaching | Development | Community
Academic Oversight
Create unique performance goals for your school or portfolio of schools. A-GAME works with schools, boards, and authorizers to create valid and reliable goals that measure each school's unique program. Authorizers can also join the A-GAME Community to network, share experiences, seek advice, and learn.
COACHING | DEVELOPMENT
Financial Oversight
Are your schools financially healthy? Are they using resources equitably? One of the fastest ways for a school to fail is through financial insolvency. Work with us to develop a risk-based financial oversight monitoring process.
COACHING | DEVELOPMENT
Operational Oversight
Policies, practices and procedures.
Coaching | Community
Equitable Authorizing Practices
When educational leaders use oversight practices that are transparent, community-driven, rigorous, and promote equity, schools will be better for ALL students. Become an Equity Designer through Authorizing for ALL.
Coaching
Capacity Building: Authorizer Coaching & Consulting
Whether you’re looking for assistance with strategy, an external review of your policies and practices, or hands-on support with applications, renewals, interventions, or closures, our team is ready to help get the work done.
COACHING | TRAINING
Authorizer Board Development
Great authorizers are difference makers for kids and communities. Making high-stakes decisions requires thoughtful deliberation and care. Our experts are here to support you! Leverage our deep expertise and national experience working with authorizers of all types and sizes.
COACHING | DEVELOPMENT
Policies, Practices & Systems
Whether you’re looking for an external evaluation of your current practices or are new to authorizing and are looking to set up the best systems for your, our team of experienced experts are ready to help. Receive honest, professional, and insightful guidance and resources from experienced authorizers.
WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Performance & Operations Platform
From processing charter applications and managing compliance to automating workflow and evaluating performance, Epicenter has everything you need to get results.
COACHING
School & Authorizer Relationship
Great authorizers and schools ensure they are aligned to win for kids and deliver results. That’s why we coach and consult with new and veteran authorizers and schools across the country. Put our deep experience to work for you and we’ll help you grow and strengthen your capacity.
TRAINING | COMMUNITY
Board Training & Community
Whether you’re a board member or someone who works with a board, this national community is for you. By joining, you’ll have access to specialized tools, resources and trainings, along with opportunities to engage and exchange ideas with experts and peers from around the country.
Thank you for all you do for us. We are in the trenches and it isn't always simple, straightforward, or easy - but worth it. You put emotional and intellectual labor into this above and beyond what you have to do to be successful with and for us.
Natalie Tucker
Chief of Staff, New Schools for Alabama
I have heard rave reviews from the Commission Members and Board Chairs. Everyone found the conversation enlightening and we’re begin to impact hearts and minds on the Commission.
Lana Ewing
Interim Executive Director, Maine Charter School Commission
The stuff you are doing and that I have tapped into from the Institute since Washington DC has been the best personal PD ever. I feel challenged, but also feel like I'm gaining insights and tools to make me a better educator, a better team member, and just a better informed and better person.